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NetNut proxy network disrupted, 2 million infected devices cut off
Google and partners disrupted NetNut, a residential proxy network that had compromised approximately 2 million Android devices, including smart TVs and streaming boxes. The operation cut off access to the botnet infrastructure that was being used for malicious purposes. The takedown represents a significant action against a major proxy service operating at scale.
Why it matters: Organizations and ISPs may be running infected devices that were part of this network; security teams should check for unusual outbound proxy traffic and verify device integrity on home networks and smart device inventory.
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ransomware
NetNut proxy network disrupted, 2 million infected devices cut off
Google and partners disrupted NetNut, a residential proxy network that had compromised approximately 2 million Android devices, including smart TVs and streaming boxes. The operation cut off access to the botnet infrastructure that was being used for malicious purposes. The takedown represents a significant action against a major proxy service operating at scale.
Why it matters: Organizations and ISPs may be running infected devices that were part of this network; security teams should check for unusual outbound proxy traffic and verify device integrity on home networks and smart device inventory.
- Source published
- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker